mock scenario tonsillectomy
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Mock Scenario Tonsillectomy
We have developed this scenario to provide an outline of the performance we expect and the criteria that the test of competence will assess.
The Code outlines the professional standards of practice and behaviour which sets out the expected performance and standards that are assessed through the test of competence.
The Code is structured around four themes – prioritise people, practise effectively, preserve safety and promote professionalism and trust. These statements are explained below as the expected performance and criteria. The criteria must be used to promote the standards of proficiency in respect of knowledge, skills and attributes. They have been designed to be applied across all fields of nursing practice, irrespective of the clinical setting and should be applied to the care needs of all patients.
Please note - this is a mock OSCE example for education and training purposes only.
The marking criteria and expected performance only applies to this mock scenario. They provide a guide to the level of performance we expect in relation to nursing care, knowledge and attitude. Other scenarios will have different assessment criteria appropriate to the scenario.
Evidence for the expected performance criteria can be found in the reading list and related publications on the learning platform.
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Theme from the Code Expected Performance and Criteria
Promote professionalism
Behaves in a professional manner respecting others and adopting non-discriminatory behaviour. Demonstrates professionalism through practice. Upholds the patient’s dignity and privacy.
Prioritise people
Introduces self to the patient at every contact.
Actively listens to the patients and provides information and clarity.
Treats each patient as an individual showing compassion and care during all interactions. Displays compassion, empathy and concern. Takes an interest in the patient.
Respects and upholds people’s human rights. Upholds respect by valuing the patient’s opinions and being sensitive to feelings and/or appreciating any differences in culture.
Checks that patient is comfortable, respecting the patient’s dignity and privacy.
Infection prevention and control
Adopts infection control procedures to prevent healthcare-associated Infections at every patient contact.
Applies appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as indicated by the nursing procedure in accordance with the guidelines to prevent healthcare associated infections.
Disposes of waste correctly and safely.
Care, compassion and communication
Seeks patient’s permission/consent to carry out observations/procedures at every patient contact.
Checks patient identity correctly both verbally, and/or with identification bracelet and the respective documentation at every patient contact.
Uses a range of verbal and nonverbal communication methods. Displays good verbal communication skills by appropriate language use, some listening skills, paraphrasing, and appropriate use of tone, volume and inflection. Good non-verbal communication including elements relating to position (height and patient distance), eye contact and appropriate touch if necessary.
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Practice effectively Maintains the knowledge and skills needed for safe and effective practice in all areas of clinical practice.
Organisational aspects of care specific to specific skills
Ensures people’s physical, social and psychological needs are assessed.
Completes physiological observations accurately and safely for the required time using the correct technique and equipment.
Ensures any information or advice given is evidence based including using any healthcare products or services.
Documentation
Documents all nursing procedures accurately and in full, including signature, date and time.
Writes patient’s full name and hospital number clearly so that it can be easily read by others.
Records the date, month and year of all observations.
Charts all observations accurately.
Scores out all errors with a single line. Additions are dated, timed and signed.
Writes the record in ink.
Preserve safety Supplies, dispenses or administers medicines within the limits of training, competence, the law, the NMC and other relevant policies, guidance and regulations. Medicine management
The Mock OSCE is made up of four stations: assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Each station will last approximately fifteen minutes and is scenario based. The instructions and available resources are provided for each station, along with the specific timing.
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Scenario Sam Evans has been admitted to the Surgical Ward for an elective Tonsillectomy today and is accompanied by a carer. You will be asked to complete the following activities to provide high quality, individualised nursing care for the patient, providing an assessment of her needs using a model of nursing that is based on the activities of living. All four of the stages in the nursing process will be continuous and will link with each other. Station You will be given the following resources
Assessment – 15 minutes You will collect, organise and document admission information about the patient.
• Assessment overview and documentation (pages 9-11)
• Wong-Baker Faces Pain Rating scale (ticked) (page 24)
Planning – 15 minutes You will complete the planning template to establish how the care needs of the patient will be met, how these are prioritised and what evidence-based nursing care you’ll provide.
• A partially completed nursing care plan for two nursing care and self-care needs (pages 12-15)
• A blank National Early Warning score chart 2 (PEWS2) (page 23)
Implementation – 15 minutes You will administer medications while continuously assessing the individual’s current health status.
• An overview and Medication Administration Record (MAR) (pages 16-19)
• Wong-Baker Faces Pain Rating scale (ticked) (page 24)
Evaluation – 15 minutes You will document the care that has been provided so that this is communicated with other healthcare professionals, provide a record of clinical actions completed, disseminate information and demonstrate the order of events relating to individual care.
• An overview and transfer of care letter for admission to a discharge lounge (pages 20-22)
• A blank National Early Warning score chart 2 (NEWS2) (page 23)
On the following page, we have outlined the expected standard of clinical performance and criteria. This marking matrix is there to guide you on the level of knowledge, skills and attitude we expect you to demonstrate at each station.
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Assessment Criteria
Introduce self to child and carer
Explain to the child and family the purpose and format of the assessment process and gain consent
Determine the relationship of the adult present to the child
What is the family composition? Who lives at home with the child? Do they have siblings? If so, what are their names and ages.
May establish who has parental responsibility for the child
Establish what the child likes to be called
Be welcoming in a warm, friendly fashion
Maintain good eye contact throughout
Use jargon-free, non-technical terms throughout
Encourage the child and family to ask questions and voice any concerns. Use a mixture of open and closed questions
May ask what the child and family's first language is? If it is not spoken English, do they need an interpreter or 'signer' to be present?
Demonstrate respect for the child's gender, cultural and religious beliefs throughout the assessment
Clarify understanding of issues raised by reflecting back the child's and parent's statements, such as 'What happens when your child eats peanuts?'
May check the height and weight recorded for the child with the child or parent
Find out what the child and family's reason for attending the hospital or clinic is
Ask the child and family to describe the symptoms of the illness or problem in their own words
Has the child been in hospital before? If so, when was this and what was wrong with them?
May check for allergies
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What medicines is the child currently taking? (Note the dosage and frequency of all medicines)
Has the child been immunised? (If so, take details of which vaccinations they have received and when. Check this against the current recommended immunisation schedule. Make a note of any vaccinations they have not received and the reason why.)
Accurately complete the admission documentation.
Planning Criteria
Handwriting is clear and legible for problems one and two
Identify two relevant nursing problems / needs
Identify aims for both problems
Set appropriate evaluation date for both problems
Ensure nursing interventions are current / relate to EBP / best practice
Self-care opportunities identified and relevant
Professional terminology used in care planning
Confusing abbreviations avoided
Ensure strike-through errors retain legibility
Print, sign and date
Implementation Criteria
Clean hands with alcohol hand rub, or wash with soap and water, and dry with paper towels
Introduce self to child and parent
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Check that the name and either date of birth or hospital number on the medication chart corresponds with the details on the child's name band and checks this verbally with the child or parent
May identify if the child has any previous experience of taking medication and if so, what the experience was like
Check the child does not have any known allergy or contra-indication to the prescribed medication (if the child does, do not give the medication and inform the responsible prescriber immediately)
Before administering any prescribed drug, look at the person's prescription chart and check the following is correct:
Person
Drug
Calculation of dose
Dose given
Date and time of administration
Route and method of administration
Ensures:
Validity of prescription
Signature of prescriber
The prescription is legible
Confirm height and weight of the child with parent or MAR
Identify and administer drugs due for administration correctly and safely
Explain to the child using age and developmentally appropriate language what medication is due and why
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Negotiate roles for the administration of the medication with the child and parent/carer
Provide positive reinforcement as appropriate during and following administration of medication
Omit drugs not to be administered and provides verbal rationale (ask candidate reason for non-administration if not verbalised)
Accurately record drug administration and non-administration
Evaluation Criteria
Clearly describe reason for initial admission and diagnosis
Record date of admission
Identify main nursing needs
Record approaches and interventions used
Outline current ability to self-care based on the person’s care plan
List areas identified for health education
Documents allergies
Ensure strike-through errors retain legibility
Print, sign and date
Appendices Tonsillectomy
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Assessment Tonsillectomy
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Assume it is TODAY and it is 08:00. This documentation is for your use and is not marked by the examiners.
Scenario Sam Evans has arrived with a carer at the surgical ward to be admitted for an elective tonsillectomy. You are a children’s nurse working in the Surgical ward and have been asked to complete the nursing admission paperwork for Sam Evans.
Hospital Number 123456789
SAM EVANS MALE 01/01/2015 41 ALMOND CLOSE, TATTERELL, LL12 TBU
Test of Competence NHS Trust
Child Inpatient Admission/Discharge Form and Trust Core Patient Activities of Living
Initial Assessment
Ward: SURGICAL
Date of admission: TODAY Time: 07:00 Next of Kin details:
Consultant: MISS LEGUME Name:
Admitting nurse: Relationship:
Patient details: Address:
Name: SAM EVANS Post code:
Address: 41 ALMOND CLOSE, TATTERELL Mobile:
Post code: LL12 TBU GP details
Date of birth: 01/01/2015 Name: DR WILLIAMS
Height: 104 CM Address: TATTERELL GP SURGERY
Weight on admission: 17 KG Telephone: 01234 57890
Ethnicity: Post code: LL13 UCV
Religion: School/Nursery:
Special dietary needs: Yes No
If yes, please specify: Are immunisations up to date?
Language spoken by: Yes No
Child: Family:
Recent contact with infectious illnesses:
Permission to put child’s name on the board? Yes No
Yes No
Allergies (include medicines, latex, food, other): State reaction experienced:
Regular medications:
Where have you lived in the past 6 months: Parent resident?
Yes No
Temporary address (overseas patients): Who does the child live with:
Post code:
Hospital Number 123456789
SAM EVANS MALE 01/01/2015 41 ALMOND CLOSE, TATTERELL, LL12 TBU
Reason for admission: Past medical history:
Is this a re-admission:
Yes No
How many previous admissions in the last 12 months:
Additional professionals:
Health visitor:
Telephone number:
Significant social information: Social worker:
Telephone number:
Community nurse:
Telephone number:
Is the child in pain?
Yes No
Pain score:
Pain tool used:
Planning Care Tonsillectomy
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Candidate’s name _____________________________________________________ Note to Candidate: • Document to NMC standards • Your examiner will retain all documentation at the end of the station
Based on your nursing assessment of Sam Evans, please produce a nursing care plan for 2 relevant aspects of nursing and family-centred care suitable for Sam and their carer for the next 24 hours. Complete all sections of the care plan. Assume it is TODAY and it is 11:30.
Scenario Sam Evans arrived with a carer at the paediatric surgical ward this morning for an elective tonsillectomy. Sam has returned from recovery and is back on the paediatric surgical ward for further observation. Sam is accompanied by their carer.
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Patient Details: Name: Sam Evans Hospital No: 123456789 Address: 41 Almond Close, Tatterell, LL12 TBU Date of Birth: 01/01/2015 1) Nursing problem / need
Aim(s) of care:
Re-evaluation date:
Care provided by nurse(s) Family-centred care activities
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2) Nursing problem / need
Aim(s) of care:
Re-evaluation date:
Care provided by nurse(s) Family-centred care activities
NAME (Print): Nurse Signature: Date:
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This page is not a required element but for use in case of error
3) Nursing problem / need
Aim(s) of care:
Re-evaluation date:
Care provided by nurse(s) Family-centred care activities
Implementing Care Tonsillectomy
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Candidate’s name _____________________________________________________ The examiner will retain all documentation at the end of the station
Please administer and document Sam’s 14:00 medications in a safe and professional manner. Note to Candidate: • Talk to the child and the carer • Please verbalise what you are doing and why • Read out the chart and explain what you are checking/giving/not giving and why • Complete all the required drug administration checks • Complete the documentation and use the correct codes • The correct codes are on the chart and on the drug trolley • Check and complete the last page of the chart • You have 15 minutes to complete this station, including the required documentation Complete all sections of the documentation Assume it is TODAY and it is 14:00.
Scenario Sam Evans was admitted to the paediatric surgical ward today for an elective tonsillectomy. Sam returned from recovery at 11.30. Sam has returned from recovery and is back on the paediatric surgical ward for further observation. Sam is accompanied by their carer.
Prescription Chart for: Sam Evans Male Date of birth: Hospital No: Address:
01/01/2015 123456789 41 Almond Close, Tatterell L12 TBU
Date and Time: TODAY 08:00
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Known Allergies or Sensitivities Type of Reaction PENICILLIN
ANAPHYLAXIS
Signature: Dr V Phillip 123 Date: TODAY
Information for Prescribers:
INFORMATION FOR NURSES ADMINISTERING MEDICATIONS:
USE BLOCK CAPITALS. RECORD TIME, DATE AND SIGN WHEN MEDICATION IS
ADMINISTERED OR OMITTED AND USE THE FOLLOWING CODES IF A MEDICATION IS NOT ADMINISTERED. SIGN AND DATE AND INCLUDE BLEEP
NUMBER.
SIGN AND DATE ALLERGIES BOX- IF NONE- WRITE "NONE KNOWN". 1. PATIENT NOT ON WARD
6. ILLEGIBLE/INCOMPLETE PRESCRIPTION, OR WRONGLY PRESCRIBED MEDICATION.
RECORD DETAILS OF ALLERGY. 2. OMITTED FOR A CLINICAL REASON 7.NIL BY MOUTH
DIFFERENT DOSES OF THE SAME MEDICATION MUST BE PRESCRIBED ON SEPARATE LINES.
3. MEDICINE IS NOT AVAILABLE 8. NO IV ACCESS
CANCEL BY PUTTING LINE ACROSS THE PRESCRIPTION AND SIGN AND DATE.
4. PATIENT REFUSED MEDICATION
9. OTHER REASON- PLEASE DOCUMENT
INDICATE START AND FINISH DATE. 5. NAUSEA OR VOMITING
* IF MEDICATIONS ARE NOT ADMINISTERED PLEASE DOCUMENT ON THE LAST PAGE OF THE DRUG CHART.
Does the patient have any documented Allergies?
YES NO
Please check the chart before administering medications.
WARD PAEDIATRIC SURGICAL WARD HEIGHT 3 FOOT 5 INCH (1.04m)
CONSULTANT MISS LEGUME WEIGHT 2.6 STONE (17 kg)
ANY Special Dietary requirements?
YES NO
If YES please specify N/A
Prescription Chart for: Sam Evans Male Date of birth: Hospital No: Address:
01/01/2015 123456789 41 Almond Close, Tatterell L12 TBU
Date and Time: TODAY 08:00
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Does the patient have any documented Allergies?
YES NO
Please check the chart before administering medications.
ONCE ONLY AND STAT DOSES:
Date Time due Drug name Dose Route Prescriber
signature Bleep number Given by Time
given
TODAY 10:00 PARACETAMOL 255 mg PO Dr V Phillip 123 D MISTRY 10:15
PRN (AS REQUIRED MEDICATIONS):
Date Drug name Dose Route Instructions Prescriber signature
Bleep number
Given by
Time given
TODAY PARACETAMOL 255 mg PO 6 HOURLY PYREXIA Dr V Phillip 123
TODAY IBUPROFEN 85 mg PO 8 HOURLY PAIN Dr V Phillip 123
ANTIMICROBIALS:
1. DRUG PHENOXYMETHYLPENICILLIN
Date and Signature of Nurse Administering Medications. Code for non-administration.
DATE DOSE FREQUENCY ROUTE DURATION TIME TODAY
TODAY 125 mg 4 TIMES A DAY PO 5 DAYS 08:00 D MISTRY
Start date
14:00
Finish date
+4 DAYS 20:00
Prescriber signature and bleep number Dr V Phillip 123 00:00
Prescription Chart for: Sam Evans Male Date of birth: Hospital No: Address:
01/01/2015 123456789 41 Almond Close, Tatterell L12 TBU
Date and Time: TODAY 08:00
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Does the patient have any documented Allergies?
YES NO
Please check the chart before administering medications.
REGULAR MEDICATION:
1. DRUG MOVICOL
Date and Signature of Nurse Administering Medications. Code for non-administration.
DATE DOSE FREQUENCY ROUTE DURATION TIME TODAY
TODAY 1 SACHET ONCE A DAY PO 5 DAYS 08:00 D MISTRY
Start date TODAY
Finish date +4 DAYS
Prescriber signature and bleep number Dr V Phillip 123
2. DRUG
Date and Signature of Nurse Administering Medications. Code for non-administration
DATE DOSE FREQUENCY ROUTE DURATION TIME
Start date
Finish date
Prescriber signature and bleep number
3. DRUG
Date and Signature of Nurse Administering Medications. Code for non-administration
DATE DOSE FREQUENCY ROUTE DURATION TIME
Start date
Finish date
Prescriber signature and bleep number
Prescription Chart for: Sam Evans Male Date of birth: Hospital No: Address:
01/01/2015 123456789 41 Almond Close, Tatterell L12 TBU
Date and Time: TODAY 08:00
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Does the patient have any documented Allergies?
YES NO
Please check the chart before administering medications.
DRUGS NOT ADMINISTERED:
DATE TIME DRUG REASON NAME AND SIGNATURE
Evaluating Care Tonsillectomy
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Candidate’s Name: _________________________________________________ Note to Candidate: • This document must be completed using a BLUE PEN • At this station, you should have access to your Assessment, Planning and Implementation
documentation - If not, please ask the examiner for it - Please Note: there are 3 pages to this document
• Document to NMC standards • Your examiner will retain all documentation at the end of the station Scenario Sam Evans was admitted to the paediatric surgical ward today for an elective tonsillectomy. Sam returned from recovery and is now on the paediatric surgical ward for further observation. Sam is accompanied by their carer. Sam has received prescribed medications and is ready to be discharged.
Complete a transfer of care letter to ensure that the receiving health visitor has a full and accurate picture of Sam’s history and needs. Complete all sections of the documentation Assume it is TODAY and it is 16:30.
Evaluating Care Tonsillectomy
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Transfer of Care Letter
Patient Details: Name: Sam Evans Hospital No: 123456789 Address: 41 Almond Close, Tatterell, LL12 TBU Date of Birth: 01/01/2015 Clearly describe reason for admission.
Date of admission: Identify the main child/patient needs addressed during Sam’s stay.
Outline the nursing approaches and interventions provided to meet the identified needs.
Evaluating Care Tonsillectomy
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Outline Sam and their family’s current ability to self-care based on the child’s care plan.
Document Sam’s allergies and associated reactions.
List risks identified for Sam’s health education.
Date and time of transfer: NAME (Print): Nurse Signature: Date:
(To be used from 5 years until daybefore 12th birthday)PEWS is a tool to aid recognition of sick and deteriorating children.PEWS should be calculated every time observationsare recorded.
How to calculate score:
• Record observations at intervals as prescribed• Record observations in black pen with a dot• Score as per the colour key
0 1 3• Add total points scored• Record total score in PEWS box at bottom of chart• Action should be taken as below
Name .......................................................................
DOB .........................................................................
CHI ..........................................................................Affix Patient ID label
Ward................. Consultant .....................................
Chart Number ..................................................
Date .......................................................................
If observations are as expected for patient’s clinical condition, please note below accepted parameters for future callsAcceptable parameters HRRR BPO2 saturation
Doctor’s signature Date & Time
Upper acceptable
Normal range
Lower acceptable
Temperature °C
PAEDIATRIC SEPSIS 6Recognition: Suspected or proven
infection + 2 of:
• Core temperature < 36°C >38°C• Inappropriate Tachycardia• Altered mental state:
sleepy / irritable / floppy• Peripheral perfusion, CRT >2 sec,
cool, mottled
Lower threshold in vulnerable groups
Think could this be sepsis?IF NOT then why isthis child unwell?
If YES respond with Paediatric Sepsis 6 within 1 hour:
• Give high flow oxygen• IV or IO access and blood cultures, glucose,
lactate• Give IV or IO antibiotics• Consider fluid resuscitation• Consider inotropic support early• Involve senior clinicians/ specialists EARLY
Concerns include, but are not restricted to;
• gut feeling• looks unwell• apnoea• airway threat• increased work of breathing,• significant ↑ in O² requirement• Poor perfusion / blue / mottled
/ cool peripheries• seizures• confusion / irritability / altered
behaviour• hypoglycaemia• high pain score despite
appropriate analgesia
PEWS Level ofescalation Action to be taken
Regardless of PEWS always escalate if concerned about a patient's condition0 0
1-2 1
3-4or any in redzone
2
5 or more 3
Bradycardia, cardiac or respiratory arrest
PAEDIATRIC EARLYWARNING SCORE (PEWS)5 – 11 YEARS
Early WarningScore
1-2
3-4
5-6
7
Forth Valley Royal HospitalChildren’s Early Warning Score (CEWS) <1 Year
Name:
DOB:
CHI:
Address:
A CEWS should be calculated every time observations are recorded.
How to calculate score:
• Record observations as intervals as prescribed - Respiratory Rate, Heart Rate, Oxygen Saturation,Blood Pressure (please note on chart if Blood Pressure not carried out), Conscious Level (usingAVPU - A = alert, V = responds to voice, P = responds to pain) - please note patient may be asleep.
• Use colour key to work out the points scored for each section.
• Add points scored and record total CEWS score in box at bottom of CEWS chart.
• Action should be taken as described in the box below.
Action to be taken. Always use SBAR for communication.
Report to nurse in charge. Treat as prescribed. Repeat observations within 15 minutes,continue to observe. If no response to treatment inform junior doctor.
Report to nurse in charge and junior doctor. Review patient and clinical notes, treat asprescribed. Repeat observations within 15 minutes. If no response to treatment and / ongoing concern inform Registrar.
Request Registrar to attend urgently. Review patient and clinical notes, treat condition asrequired.
Place an emergency call 2222. Ask switch board to call the paediatric team and consultant ifrequired and when you want them.
Assessment of Acute Pain in Children
If observations are as expected for patient’s clinical condition,please note below accepted parameters for future calls
Acceptable ParametersHR RR BP O2 saturation
Doctor’s Name
Doctor’s Signature
Date and Time
Comments
Date commenced..............................................
This chart is number............................................ during this admission
Consultant.............................................................................................
0 1 2 3
Action taken must be documented in the E-ward (clinical notes if E-ward is not available).
No Pain Mild Pain Moderate Pain Severe PainFacesScale Score
Ladder Score 0 1-3 4-6 7-10
Behaviour * Normal activity* No movement* Happy
* Rubbing affectedarea
* Decreasedmovement
* Neutralexpression
* Able to play/talknormally
* Protective of affectedarea
* movement/quiet* Complaining of pain* Consolable crying* Grimaces when affected
part moved/touched
* No movement ordefensive of affected part
* Looking frightened* Very quiet* Restless/unsettled* Complaining of lots of
pain* Inconsolable crying
TF/1009/WCCS Review Date: 2014
Early WarningScore
1-2
3-4
5-6
7
Forth Valley Royal HospitalChildren’s Early Warning Score (CEWS) <1 Year
Name:
DOB:
CHI:
Address:
A CEWS should be calculated every time observations are recorded.
How to calculate score:
• Record observations as intervals as prescribed - Respiratory Rate, Heart Rate, Oxygen Saturation,Blood Pressure (please note on chart if Blood Pressure not carried out), Conscious Level (usingAVPU - A = alert, V = responds to voice, P = responds to pain) - please note patient may be asleep.
• Use colour key to work out the points scored for each section.
• Add points scored and record total CEWS score in box at bottom of CEWS chart.
• Action should be taken as described in the box below.
Action to be taken. Always use SBAR for communication.
Report to nurse in charge. Treat as prescribed. Repeat observations within 15 minutes,continue to observe. If no response to treatment inform junior doctor.
Report to nurse in charge and junior doctor. Review patient and clinical notes, treat asprescribed. Repeat observations within 15 minutes. If no response to treatment and / ongoing concern inform Registrar.
Request Registrar to attend urgently. Review patient and clinical notes, treat condition asrequired.
Place an emergency call 2222. Ask switch board to call the paediatric team and consultant ifrequired and when you want them.
Assessment of Acute Pain in Children
Eyes Open
BestVerbal
Response
BestMotor
Response
Eyes closedby swelling =
C
Endotrachealtubeor
tracheostomy= T
Usually recordthe best arm
response
Pupils
Right
Left
SizeReaction
SizeReaction
Reacts +No reaction -Eye closed c
Record right(R) and left (L)
separatelyif there is adifference
between thetwo sides
4
3
2
1
3
2
1
6
4
5
3
2
1
CO
MA
SCA
LESLIM
BM
OV
EMEN
T
AR
MS
LEGS
Time
Spontaneously
To Speech
To Pain
None
Alert, Coos andbabbles, words tousual ability
Irritable cries, lessthan normal ability
Cries in response to pain
Moans to pain
No response
Moves purposefully
and spontaneously
Withdraw to touch
Withdraws in
response to pain
Flexion to pain
Extension to pain
None
Score
Normal power
Mild weakness
Severe weakness
Spastic flexion
Extension
No response
Normal power
Mild weakness
Severe weakness
Extension
No response
Pupil Scale (m.m.)
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
4
5
If observations are as expected for patient’s clinical condition,please note below accepted parameters for future calls
Acceptable ParametersHR RR BP O2 saturation
Doctor’s Name
Doctor’s Signature
Date and Time
Comments
Date commenced..............................................
This chart is number............................................ during this admission
Consultant.............................................................................................
0 1 2 3
Action taken must be documented in the E-ward (clinical notes if E-ward is not available).
Neurological Observations Developed by Healthcare Improvement Scotland
SAM EVANS
01/01/2015
123456789
SAU MISS TRUNCHBULL
Staff or Carer Concerns(Staff = S, Carer = C, None = N)
Pain ScoreBlood Glucose
Pain ScoreBlood Glucose
0
4.6
5-11YEARS
0
1
3
PEWSPEWS 6
InitialsInitialsTime of medical review
if score elevatedTime of medical review
if score elevated
NAME: CHI NO:
Date:
Time:
Location
Prescribed frequency of observations:
0800
15 min
Temperature oC
40393837363534
actual 36.8
•
40393837363534actual
Temp oC
•
92
4L
94+
92 - 93
less than 92
actual
less than 2 secs2 - 4 secs
more than 4 secs
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0actual
•
35
146
•
170160150140130120110100908070605040
actual
17016015014013012011010090807060
actual
Blood Pressure(Plot systolic and
diastolic but scoreSYSTOLIC only)
BP cuff size:
100/60less than 2 secs2 - 4 secsmore than 4 secs
CRT
BP
O2
SpO2
RR
170160150140130120110100908070605040actual
HR
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0actual
exam
ple
exam
ple
Capillary return(central in seconds)
SpO2
Oxygenair
l/minMode of Delivery eg facemask, nasal cannulae
Respiratory Rate
Heart Rate
94+
92 - 93
less than 92
actual
airl/minMode of Delivery
AlertAsleepVerbal
PainUnresponsive
• AlertAsleepVerbalPainUnresponsive
AVPU(if V / P / U complete
GCS chart)
Conscious level(if V / P / U
complete GCS chart)
exam
ple
FM
C (Staff= S, Carer = C,None = N)
17016015014013012011010090807060actual
Ward
ABC
08.15
SAM EVANS 123456789